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Asbury Sunday Worship:
9 & 11 am: Worship in the Sanctuary
10 am: Sunday School
11 am: Live-Streamed Worship
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We extend our deepest condolences to Reid Samuel, whose grandfather, Dale Kleppin, passed away on March 25, 2026. | | Spring Grounds Clean Up: Saturday, April 4 | |
Come out and enjoy some fresh air while helping us clean up the church grounds! Our Spring Clean Up is taking place on Sat. Apr. 4 beginning at 9 am. We'll meet in the MSR lobby beforehand.
Bring your rakes, clippers, gloves, and any other useful gardening tools—bags are helpful as well. All are welcome to join us—even if you don’t have a “green thumb,” there’s a job for you. This is a great opportunity for fun and fellowship!
Coffee, juice, and doughnuts/bagels will be provided. Contact Trustees Chair David Blood at 913-548-3644/purplepride95@gmail.com with questions.
| | Easter Egg Hunt: Saturday, April 4 at 10 am | All children up to 5th grade are invited to Bennett Park at Rosewood Dr. and 77th Street on Saturday, April 4 for a community Easter Egg Hunt and to meet the Easter Bunny! The egg hunt starts promptly at 10 am. | | Asbury Travel More Project 2026: Trip to Taiwan | |
We’re kicking off our Taiwan trip this Saturday at 2 pm in the Asbury Parlor! Come hear from our fellow Asbury members, Daphny and Kelly, as they share about Taiwanese culture, and meet Mai Tseng, who will introduce the Taiwanese Association of Greater Kansas City.
It’s not too late to join us! If you’re interested, please reach out to Pastor Daekyung (daekyungk@visitasbury.org) by noon tomorrow, April 3. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook to see photos from our recent trips and stay in the loop for future adventures!
| | UWF Spotlight on JCCC Trustee Lee Cross: Sunday, April 12 | |
All are invited to attend a UWF spotlight event featuring Johnson County Community College Trustee Lee Cross, which will be held on Sun. Apr. 12 at 10 am in Hager Hall.
Lee will share with us information about the new Wildfire Management Program at JCCC and how climate change has increased wildfire danger in Kansas. All are welcome to attend this informative event!
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Used Book Sale: April 24-26 in Hager Hall
Helps Support United Women in Faith Missions
| | Youth Service Trips Fundraiser: 144 Envelopes | | |
There's a big board with 144 envelopes attached to it on the wall by the west entrance of the Sanctuary, representing monetary amounts from $1-$144 ($10,441 in all). If all the envelopes are selected, returned, and donations match the amount on each envelope, we will meet our fundraising goals for both the service trips, along with some money to put toward the 2027 Pilgrimages!
Here's how the fundraiser works:
• You decide the amount you would like to give to support the youth service trips and Leadership Lab Pilgrimages to Turkey to follow Paul's travels.
• Select the corresponding envelope(s). For example, if you want to give $50 select envelope #50, or if 50 is no longer available, select envelopes that equal $50.
• Fill out the little card inside the envelope.
• Return the card, your donation, and the envelope to the church. It can be given to Phyllis at the front desk or placed in the offering plate or drop box outside of the finance office.
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You will also find blank envelopes on the counter next to the big board where you can make a donation, if the envelopes left on the board do not reflect the amount you would like to give. Or you may give any amount via EasyTithe. If you give online, please select "Youth Missions Trips" from the drop-down menu.
Check out the youth's video promo for the Big Board Fundraiser this year!
| | | Save the Date! Special Presentation on Public Transportation by Asbury Youth Emilie Wolff: Sunday, April 19 at 10 am in Hager Hall | | April "Food of the Month" for the Asbury Food Pantry: Canned Meats | | Food Drive for the Asbury Food Pantry: Saturday, April 4 | |
Join us for a food drive to help benefit the Asbury Food Pantry on Saturday, April 4 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Hy-Vee at 75th and State Line in Prairie Village. These food drives are critical in helping to sustain our food pantry's mission, and we're so grateful to everyone who helps out and donates food!
If you would like to help out at the food drive by collecting donations from shoppers, please contact Food Pantry Director Mike Preston at mikealanpreston@gmail.com. Thank you!
| | Help Serve at Lazarus Ministries KC on Saturday, April 11 | |
We're looking for eight people to help serve lunch or assist in the Lazarus Boutique on Saturday, April 11 from 9:30 am - 1 pm at Lazarus Ministries KC (Linwood United Church, 3151 Olive, KCMO, 64109). Come out and help with a wonderful mission opportunity!
Lunches are served 'restaurant style,' so kitchen volunteers can assist with hosting, greeting, plating, and/or serving. Lazarus Boutique volunteers serve as personal shoppers to guests, assisting people one on one in finding clothing, hygiene items, linens, or other household goods they may need.
Call us at the church at 913-432-5573 if you have any questions or would like to sign up. You may also click here to sign up online. Thank you for your willingness to help!
| | Sign Up for a "Faith in Action" Service Day! | |
Join the Asbury Mission Team in April for several "Faith in Action" service days with Habitat for Humanity! We hope you can join us on one of the following dates. Click on the links below to sign up, or contact Mission Team member Elaine Hager at elainechager@gmail.com with questions.
Click here for specific volunteer information about each of the dates!
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Monday, April 13 - Helping out at the Lenexa ReStore (9605 Dice Lane, Lenexa, KS). 9:45 am-1:00 pm. 20 spots available. Click here to sign up!
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Saturday, April 18 - Working at a Habitat for Humanity construction site. 8:30 am-3:00 pm. 8 spots available. Click here to sign up!
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Monday, April 27 - Helping out at the Lenexa ReStore (9605 Dice Lane, Lenexa, KS). 9:45 am-1:00 pm. 20 spots available. Click here to sign up!
| | Women Build Blitz: May 13-15 | |
Join Habitat for Humanity for a "Women Build Blitz!" For the first time, their spring Women Build is three consecutive days of back-to-back building: May 13, 14, and 15.
Over three impactful days, hundreds of volunteers and partners will come together on the build site to raise walls, raise each other up, and raise the bar for what community looks like in Kansas City.
Your support helps women unlock the transformative, generational benefits of homeownership, creating communities where every woman can build a secure and loving home.
Click here to learn more and sign up for a date!
| | Midwest Mission Serve Trip: September 13-18, 2026 | |
Be a part of this fun, worthwhile, and uplifting experience at MIDWEST MISSION in Springfield, IL. No matter your skills or abilities, there is an important job that needs you!
Work activities support disaster relief, educational resources, health initiatives and micro-business. The Mission Scholarship Fund will cover material costs payable to the MMDC. Reserve your slot with a $20 deposit by July 10, 2026.
Lodging is at a local Comfort Inn. Individuals will be responsible for lodging, transportation and meal costs. Participants may also apply for financial support from a scholarship through the Asbury Mission Team. If you have questions or would like to know more, please contact Dan Clevenger at danc@visitasbury.org.
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Are You a Full Time Vo-Tech or Degree Seeking Student?
Sign Up for an Asbury Scholarship!
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The Endowment Committee invites any Asbury community member who will be a full-time vocational/technical school or degree seeking student to apply for a scholarship for the 2026-2027 school year. Funding for these scholarships have been provided by bequests, memorials and generous givers that recognize the value of higher education.
We hope all students will apply, and we look forward to reviewing your applications. Click here to fill out the application online. If you would prefer a hard copy, email our Director of Communications, Sharlynn Verner, at sharlynnv@visitasbury.org. All applications must be returned to Asbury on or before Sunday, April 26, 2026.
Recipients will be notified by Monday, May 11, 2026. Scholarships will be presented on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
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- Electronic Fund Transfer
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Online through Easy Tithe
| | - Text the word 'Give' to 913-774-6060
| | | Family Ministries Day at the K: Tuesday, June 30 and Tuesday, August 4 | | |
Interest was so high for Day at the K, and it was an even split on date preference, so we are going to both games (June 30 v. Tampa Bay Rays, and Dollar Dog Night on August 4 v. Minnesota Twins)!
Both games are at 6:40 pm. Game is open to youth, children, their families and friends. We have a limited amount of tickets available for each game, however, so please plan to attend only one game.
If you are committed to a game, please email our Director of Family Ministries at heatherj@visitasbury.org which game you are purchasing tickets for. Tickets are $29 each; you can pay via the church office or through EasyTithe (select "Other Fund" from the drop-down menu and type "Royals tickets" in the notes line). Tickets will be distributed electronically via the Ballpark app closer to game day.
We will carpool from the church and take both Asbury buses to both games, and depending how the numbers come out, we might need a few other drivers.
| | Sunday Nursery Hours: 8:30 am-12:30 pm | |
9 am: The nursery is open for children who need it, up to 3rd grade.
11 am: The Nursery is open for children aged infant through 5-years-old (if they haven’t started Kindergarten yet).
| | Kids Hour: Sundays at 10 am | |
Kids' Hour is our Sunday school for kids, and is a great way for them to make friends and build community while learning Bible stories.
Kids (PreK-5th grade) are invited to join the fun of exploring Bible stories through hands on activities!
| | Does Your Child Want to Acolyte? | | | | |
If you have a child in 3rd grade or older who would like to acolyte and has not been trained, please contact our acolyte coordinator, Hilary Duderstadt, at hduderstadt@att.net or 913-544-8744.
If your child has been trained as an acolyte, and they'd like to acolyte for an upcoming worship service, please use our SignUpGenius link to reserve a slot: click here.
| | Vacation Bible School: Sunday, June 14 - Thursday, June 18 | |
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure with Snowball Mountain Challenge VBS from 6 - 7:30 pm on June 14-18. Kids (potty-trained 3-year-olds through 4th grade) become Challengers, gearing up for frosty games, snowy surprises, and hands-on lessons about resilience and faith. Your kids will be guided daily by our wonderful volunteers and the lovable Ollie the Arctic Seal puppet, who is reporting on the frosty games.
An optional light meal will be served at 5:30 pm. Click here to register today!
| | GodSquad: July 27-31 (4th-6th grade) | |
GodSquad is our annual service week for those in 4th - 6th grade. We will serve at a variety of local nonprofits throughout the week. Participants will meet at the church at 9 am each day and head to the service sites, and will return to the church between 1 pm and 2 pm daily.
Click here to register today!
| | Sunrise Service: Sunday, April 5 at 7 am in the Sanctuary | | |
All are welcome to come and worship at 7 am on Easter Sunday (April 5) in the Sanctuary, as the youth lead all of us in a celebration of resurrection! A pot luck breakfast will follow the service in Hager Hall.
| | Confirmation Sunday: Sunday, April 12 at 11 am | | |
Come and celebrate our confirmands' decision to become full members of the United Methodist Church and to make Asbury the place where they want to continue their faith journey!
This is a momentous occasion in the life of both our confirmands and the church. We hope you will come celebrate these young people and commit to continuing to support them on their faith journey.
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| High School Youth Service Trip to Spirit Lake Ministries in North Dakota:
May 30 - June 6, 2026 | |
Youth currently in 8th -12th grade are invited to spend the week of May 30 - June 6, 2026 working with Spirit Lake Ministries near Tokio, North Dakota. Spirit Lake Ministry Center (SLMC) is a year-round ministry site which works with, and in support of, the peoples of the Spirit Lake Nation. They provide ministry and fellowship opportunities throughout the year for adults, youth, children, and persons with disabilities.
We have 2 spots remaining, so register ASAP ($75 registration fee): CLICK HERE
If you have any questions, contact Heather Jackson (heatherj@visitasbury.org).
| | Middle School Service Trip to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: July 12-16, 2026 | |
Only a few spots remain for the middle school youth (current 6th & 7th graders) service trip to Oklahoma City the week of July 12-16, 2026. We'll be working with Skyline and other agencies. In addition to our work, we will have free time to do something fun.
The cost of our service trip is $75. Register today and reserve your spot by filling out the registration form and paying the $25 deposit: CLICK HERE
While we always welcome friends, priority will be given to youth currently involved at Asbury. Questions? Email Heather Jackson.
| | GodSquad: July 27 - 31 (4th-6th grade) | | |
GodSquad is our annual service week for those in 4th - 6th grade. We will serve at a variety of local nonprofits throughout the week. Participants will meet at the church at 9 am each day and head to the service sites, and will return to the church between 1 pm and 2 pm daily.
Click here to register today!
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